Human Resouces Compliance Specialist

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Human Resources (HR) Compliance Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting with maintaining compliance of personnel background screenings and documentation. This includes performing internal audits on personnel files, processing updated background screenings based on agency/funder requirements, participating in external audits as required by agency/funders and reviewing outcomes of internal/external audits to identify gaps in current process/procedures.

• Conducts on-going audits of all personnel files to ensure compliance with the various contracts/funders/lead agencies

• Request needed information/documentation from employees/programs and departments and maintain follow-up as needed

• Prepare for and participate in external audits and investigate and respond to findings

• Process 5-year re-screens and local background screenings for employees, contractors, volunteers, interns as needed.

• Review annual motor vehicle reports for employees, volunteers, and interns for issues and send to broker to confirm driver eligibility status as needed

• Maintain background screening requirement reference sheet

• Assist Quality Improvement (QI) Department with ongoing internal audits

• Prepare reports from results of external and internal (both HR and QI) audits to assist with identifying gaps in processes

• Ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for all new hires and update as required

• Complete E-Verify for all new hires

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $19.23 per hour

• 15 PTO Days per year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• Healthcare Concierge

• Financial Wellness Program

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match

• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance

• Paid Life/AD&D insurance

• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

• Mileage Reimbursement

• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WORK ARRANGEMENT:

• Office and field work required (hybrid work environment)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent,

• A minimum of one (1) year of administrative/clerical experience

• Previous experience in Human Resources, preferred

• Proficient in or ability to quickly learn the agencies HRIS software, talent management, and background screening platforms.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Must be able to travel to agency locations as needed for audits. Must have a valid drivers' license, auto insurance coverage, and use of a personal vehicle to meet the traveling requirements.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor and Master level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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